Award

Electoral Management Software

SHEFFIELD CITY COUNCIL

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Award

15 Apr 2025 at 16:29

Summary of the contracting process

Sheffield City Council has awarded a contract for an Electoral Management Software (EMS) system to Idox Software Ltd ('Idox'). This contract falls under the software package and information systems category and is valued at £50,473. The procurement method was a direct award, and the contract is set to run from 28th February 2025 to 27th February 2027. This initiative targets the Yorkshire and the Humber region of the United Kingdom. The award decision was finalised on 25th March 2025, and the awarding process is complete as of 15th April 2025.

This tender creates significant opportunities for businesses specialising in providing integrated software solutions, particularly those focusing on public sector services. While the contract has already been awarded and suitability for SMEs and VCSEs was not specified, other businesses interested in similar tenders should pay attention to the direct award method used here, indicating a preference for established connections and proven capabilities. Companies in the software development sector, with a focus on municipal and electoral systems, would be particularly well-suited to pursue similar opportunities facilitated by Sheffield City Council.

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Notice Title

Electoral Management Software

Notice Description

An Electoral Management System (EMS) to collate and record votes for all of the councils polling activities. The award is approved, the decision was made on 25/03/2025 and taken by the Officer with the delegated authority.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-6314fff3-15f2-49ab-8828-0140307eeb3d
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5da5c898-50fa-441f-a0a6-8021d1ab6084
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems


CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£50,473 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£50,473 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Apr 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
21 Jan 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 Apr 202510 months ago
Contract Period
28 Feb 2025 - 27 Feb 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SHEFFIELD CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SHEFFIELD
Postcode
S1 2HH
Post Town
Sheffield
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE3 South Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE32 Sheffield
Delivery Location
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber

Local Authority
Sheffield
Electoral Ward
City
Westminster Constituency
Sheffield Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

IDOX SOFTWARE LTD ('IDOX

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